The COVID-19 pandemic has created a myriad of pressing issues and problems, especially for school districts, and has often resulted in more questions than answers. There is so much work to be done that health education may not be at the top of the list. But it should be. Many are stressing the importance of […]
Advocacy
Cultures Matter in Health and Physical Education
While watching the Netflix movie “When They See Us” by Ava DuVernay, the hideous injustice validated the need for a culturally relevant pedagogy in defeating stereotype threat in and outside of the gymnasium in our educational institutions. As effective educators we must understand the disproportionate discipline of minority students. Students in our urban schools have […]
Health and Physical Education Advocates Storm Capitol Hill
Health and Physical Education Advocates Storm Capitol Hill Dennis Docheff |March 14, 2019 On March 6, more than 150 health and physical educators and supporters participated in SHAPE America’s 12th annual SPEAK Out! Day — heading to Capitol Hill to advocate for more health education and physical education funding. The following includes some of my […]
Our Role as Courageous Advocates for Health and Physical Education
Our Role as Courageous Advocates for Health and Physical Education Judy LoBianco |March 5, 2019 This is my last full month as president of SHAPE America. As I reflect on where we’ve been and where we are going, I am determined to remind everyone about the critical work that must be done in every school, […]
Why You Should Attend #SHAPETampa
I know that every year I look forward to the SHAPE America National Convention and Expo. I look forward to the innovative activity ideas from some of the BEST professionals and colleagues around the world, the latest trends in our field and the coolest new products on the market. Where else can you network with […]
The ESSA Advocacy Roller Coaster That Was 2018
The ESSA Advocacy Roller Coaster That Was 2018 Carly Wright |November 6, 2018 Things in the advocacy world move quickly. One vote, on one day, can instantaneously offer a $700 million boost in funding for schools to have the opportunity to support health and physical education. SHAPE America’s 2018 National Convention & Expo was just […]
Let Our Voices Be Heard: Tell Congress to Support #MoreTitleIV
Let Our Voices Be Heard: Tell Congress to Support #MoreTitleIV Carly Wright |September 18, 2018 This fall, as you are embarking on the back-to-school grind, Congress returns from their summer recess with a very important task at hand — funding the federal government for the next fiscal year, which begins October 1. With implementation of […]
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